The router can connect, and you can find the wireless network and connect to it, but there’s still no internet access. Why? Let’s walk through some router setup troubleshooting:
Set your computer to obtain an IP address and DNS automatically. Reconnect to the wireless router using the password you just set. You should be able to get online after that. If not, disable and re-enable the “Wireless Network Connection”: first disable it, then enable it again (via the right-click menu). Reinstalling the wireless network card driver might also do the trick! Log into the router’s management interface and enable the DHCP server function. If your internet was working before and suddenly stopped 鈥?for wireless internet, disable and re-enable the “Wireless Network Connection”: first disable, then enable (clicking “Repair” won’t work). The wireless signal might be too weak. After changing the IP address, if you still can’t get online, wait three to five minutes and try again! Obtaining an IP and DNS Automatically If there is another router upstream from yours, first connect your router (LAN port) to your computer’s network cable port. Log into your router’s settings interface and change your router’s IP address to one within the same subnet as the main router (the first three octets should be the same, and the last octet should be different). This setting is found under “Network Parameters” (or “Advanced Settings” on some devices) in the “LAN Settings” section. This is the best and most convenient method, allowing you to access the internet and easily log into your router’s settings. If it’s a wireless router, make sure to set up a strong security key as well. Turn off the “DHCP Server” (under “DHCP Server” settings, check “Disable” for DHCP Server).
Next, connect your router (LAN port) to the upstream router using a network cable, or plug the network cable coming from the other router directly into your router’s LAN port. You should be able to get online after this. If not, disable and re-enable the “Local Area Connection” / “Wireless Network Connection”: first disable, then enable (via the right-click menu).
1. First, connect your router (LAN port) to your computer’s network cable port. Log into your router’s settings interface, and under “Network Parameters” (or “Advanced Settings” on some devices), go to “WAN Port Settings” to configure your account and password.
2. Enable the wireless function and set up the security key, etc.
3. Plug the network cable coming from your modem directly into your router’s WAN port.
4. Set your computer to obtain an IP address and DNS automatically.
5. For wireless laptops